All
three species of rosy finches occur in northern New Mexico. Flocks
typically contain all three species and typically number 10-50 birds, though
flocks of 100-500 are not uncommon and flocks of over 1000 have been encountered.
See also this article.

Mexico - Access is through
Douglas, Arizona. Almost 160 species have been recorded in the canyon,
and many of these are rarely seen in the U.S. Guadalupe Canyon is the far
northern range of many of these species, including the buff-collared nightjar,
thick-billed kingbird, fan-tailed warbler and elegant trogon.

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splendor
of New Mexico! WINGS WEST is excited to offer custom full, half
and quarter-day trips year-round within 150 miles of Santa Fe. Our emphasis
ranges from beginning birders to expert. For those newly curious about
the world of birds, we offer easy-to-learn instructions about the most
familiar birds in each habitat. For experienced birders, we will gladly
focus on certain species or families of birds to fit your areas of interest.

Grande Valley of central
and southern New Mexico plays host to an incredible array of wintering
bird species each year. Tens of thousands of geese, ducks, and cranes descend
on famous Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, as well as Caballo
and Elephant Butte Reservoirs. In addition, many southwestern specialties
are resident and easily located at this time of year. In short, this avian-rich
area is a mecca for winter birding.

a state list of more than
470 species of birds (the fifth highest in the United States), New Mexico
combines some of the best of southeastern Arizona and Colorado birding.
From the riparian woodlands and deserts of the south to the high Rocky
Mountains near Santa Fe, we will seek some of North America's most prized
and difficult-to-locate species at the height of the breeding season. We
will also visit Indian ruins (Anasazi, Mogollon, and Pueblo), and marvel
at the countless breathtaking vistas that the "Land of Enchantment" has
to offer.

educate and promote the
conservation of wildlife and the protection of natural habitats, to offer
a chance for people to learn about the wildlife, habitat and ecology of
the area, and to use Silver City as a gateway center for bird and wildlife
observation and study. Contact: Silver City/Grant County Chamber of Commerce.
P.O. Box 3432, Silver City, NM. Call (800) 548-9378 for more information.

is
a truly unique event celebrating not only our precious cranes and other
wildlife but an amazing abundance of sights, sounds, and the unmistakable
signs of autumn in the Southwest-crisp, clear mornings, brilliant gold
cottonwoods and the flash of red chile ristras. Stargazers, arts and crafts
connoisseurs, music enthusiasts, as well as bird lovers will all find something
to pique their interest during the four-day extravaganza. The Festival
is an expression of our pride and a partnership between the City of Socorro,
our surrounding historic areas, and the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife
Refuge.

Rare
Bird Alert

North
American Specialities

in New Mexico

Information derived
from Sibley & Monroe checklists in Thayer's
Birder's Diary - Version 2.5.These counts will differ
in minor ways from counts based on the ABA classification,but an international checklist
system was required to enable world-widecountry to country comparisons.These
speciality birds may be uncommon, or extremely rareat this location, or may
only be present in migration. However, documented sightings of each speciesnoted below have been made
in this location. Species highlighted in bold italic print
haveONLY been found in this
state of the US. Consult the Breeding Bird Survey orChristmas Bird Count data
on the Patuxent
Wildlife Research Center websiteto determine the "best"
place to see each bird. Species printed in blue
are endangered.